Winter School Crypto Currencies and Blockchain Ecosystem
Students can enter the thrilling world of crypto currencies during the winter school "Crypto Currencies and Blockchain Ecosystem" at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences. The week offers the unique opportunity to dive deep into universe of crypto currencies and to learn more about how to create uses cases based on blockchain technologies.
- When
- 02 – 06 November 2026
- Where
- Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Neu-Ulm, Germany
- Format
- Winter school
- Participation fee
- 85 euros
- Credits
- 3 ECTS (+ 2 ECTS when submitting a paper)
- Course language
- English
- For
- Undergraduate students from HNU and HNU partner universities
- Nomination by partner
- until 10 August 2026
Course content & key competencies
Key competencies in these areas can be acquired:
Fundamentals of Blockchain & Ecosystem: Understanding the basic concepts and the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology.
Interoperability & Business Models: Exploring the possibilities of integrating blockchain into existing systems and analyzing the various business models enabled by blockchain.
Compliance-Legal Regulations: Examining the legal and regulatory aspects associated with blockchain technology, including compliance with regulations.
Forensics & Cybercrime: Analyzing forensic methods and challenges in investigating crime in blockchain networks, along with the prevention of cybercrime.
Decentralized Finance(DeFi) & Smart Contracts: Understanding DeFi platforms, the development, and functionality of decentralized applications and smart contracts.
Cryptocurrencies & Tokenization: A comprehensive examination of cryptocurrencies, their functionality, and the significance of digital asset tokenization.
Web 3.0, Metaverse, NFTs & GameFi: Exploring developments in Web 3.0,the metaverse, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and financial opportunities focused on gaming.
Participants work in teams on exciting, interactive tasks, they can actively contribute their ideas and learn valuable skills for the future.
Programme
A detailed agenda can be found here (opens in a new window) or down below.
Programme
Sunday, 01 November 2026
| Programme item |
|---|
| Arrival and check-in at your accomodation |
Monday, 02 November 2026
| Time | Programme item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | Fundamentals of Blockchain & Ecosystem: Understanding the basic concepts and the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology | HNU (Room tba) |
| 11:30-13:00 | Interoperability & Business Models: Exploring the possibilities of integrating blockchain into existing systems and analyzingthe various business models enabled by blockchain | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | Mensa, Building A, HNU |
| 14:00-15:30 | Group work | HNU (Room tba) |
Tuesday, 03 November 2026
| Time | Programme item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | Compliance -Legal Regulations: Examining the legal and regulatory aspects associated with blockchain technology, including compliance with regulations | HNU (Room tba) |
| 11:30-13:00 | Forensics & Cybercrime: Competence in preventing cybercrime associated with blockchain technology | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | Mensa, Building A, HNU |
| 14:00-15:30 | City Tour Ulm | tba |
Wednesday, 04 November 2026
| Time | Programme item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | Decentralized Finance (DeFi), DApps& Smart Contracts: Understanding the development and functionality of DeFi platforms, decentralized applications, and smart contracts | HNU (Room tba) |
| 11:30-13:00 | Cryptocurrencies & Tokenization: Competence in the comprehensive examination of cryptocurrencies, their functionality, and the significance of digital asset tokenization | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | Mensa, Building A, HNU |
| 14:00-18:00 | Group work | HNU (Room tba) |
Thursday, 05 November 2026
| Time | Programme item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | Web 3.0, Metaverse, NFTs & GameFi: Ability to research and evaluate developments in Web 3.0, the metaverse, NFTs | HNU (Room tba) |
| 11:30-13:00 | Project work | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | Mensa, Building A, HNU |
| 14:00-15:30 | Group work | HNU (Room tba) |
Friday, 06 November 2026
| Time | Programme item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30-11:00 | NFTs: Competence in the in-depth examination of the concept of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), their applications, and potential impacts on various industries and creative fields | HNU (Room tba) |
| 11:30-13:00 | Project work | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:00-13:30 | Farewell note | HNU (Room tba) |
| 13:30-14:00 | Joint Farewell Lunch | Mensa, Building A, HNU |
| Departure (optional) |
Further information
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for organising and paying for their own travel and accommodation.
Accommodation suggestions for participating students and lecturers (alphabetical order):
Health insurance
Please note that not all insurance policies are authorised for registration at the HNU.
- For most students from EU countries, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is sufficient.
- Students who do not have an EHIC should take out the private health insurance "MAWISTA Student" with unlimited coverage for the month of their stay at the HNU; Costs: from EUR 25.- / month.
Journey to us
Travelling by train
If you are travelling by train, you should choose Ulm or Neu-Ulm main station (= Hauptbahnhof) as your destination.
From Ulm main station, take bus no. 5 (direction "Wiley" or "Ludwigsfeld") to HNU's bus stop "Hochschule" in Neu-Ulm within 10 minutes. From Neu-Ulm main station, take bus no. 5 (direction "Wiley" or "Ludwigsfeld") to HNU's bus stop "Hochschule" in Neu-Ulm within 5 minutes.
Travelling by plane
The nearest airports to Ulm/Neu-Ulm are Memmingen (1 hour by bus and train), Stuttgart (1 hour by train), Frankfurt (2 hours by train) and Munich (2 hours by train). From these cities you can take the train to Ulm main station (= Hauptbahnhof).
From Ulm main station, take bus no. 5 (direction "Wiley" or "Ludwigsfeld") to HNU's bus stop "Hochschule" in Neu-Ulm within 10 minutes.
Catering at the HNU
You will receive a Campus Card on your first day at the HNU. You can use this card to make payments in the canteen (= Mensa) and cafeteria as well as at the HNU coffee and snack vending machines. The Campus Card will be collected on the last day.
Important note: If you want to top up your card, you can do this either with an EC card (no credit card accpeted!) or with cash at the respective machines in the canteen (= Mensa). You will find the nearest ATM for cash withdrawals opposite the HNU at Edisonallee 1.
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